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eCommerce
How Instacart is Shaping The Next Generation of Grocery Shopper 
August 28, 2023

Instacart filed its S-1 on Friday, August 25 — and with it came a glimmer of hope that the 18-month tech IPO drought may be ending. EquityZen’s head of market insights Brianne Lynch reports that some 1400 private companies worth $1B or more are sitting...

Retail
Ulta Beauty Members Embrace In-Store Experience: 75% Opt for In-Store Transactions  
August 28, 2023

While beauty companies Laneige and Charlotte Tilbury have sought to enter the virtual realm with virtual storefronts to connect and transact with consumers, Ulta Beauty’s customers are demonstrating that the essence of the beauty experience remains rooted in sensory engagement as final transactions are happening...

Mobile Commerce
Wag! CEO: We Want to Be the ‘Pup’ Button on Your Phone
August 28, 2023

Everyone and their sibling seems to have a pet right now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Retail
Hush Puppies Retailer Pivots as Consumers Embrace Fashionable Sports Footwear
August 28, 2023

The convergence of casualization, comfort, and personalization has become a potent force, reshaping the way people perceive and interact with brands.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow
August 27, 2023

American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

IPO
Klaviyo Plans to Take Marketing Automation Platform Public 
August 27, 2023

Marketing automation firm Klaviyo says it plans to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

IPO
Instacart Files for IPO, Says Online Penetration in Grocery Could Double
August 25, 2023

Grocery delivery firm Instacart has filed a registration statement for a proposed initial public offering (IPO). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

eCommerce
Grocers Have Opportunity to Cross-Sell eCommerce Customers on Restaurant Meals
August 25, 2023

As consumers increasingly turn to digital channels to get their grocery needs met, merchants have the opportunity to drive additional sales if they can integrate restaurant ordering into their eCommerce platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Samsung to Expand Connected Kitchen Efforts With AI Food Recommendations
August 25, 2023

Samsung is looking to cement its role in consumers’ day-to-day food routines, gearing up to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) food recommendation platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...